ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Department of State letterhead, August 13, 1864. Letter to James L. Pike, US Representative to the Kingdom of Holland, marked “Private,” at the top. In part: “The Secretary of the Treasury seems to improve in health. He is now havened at Portland. I will communicate your suggestion to him. There is no cabinet place so trying to a man as the State, except the War which needs a constitution of elastic steel.” Intersecting folds and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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